Kelly Dorsey, PhD
- Manager of Clinical & Student Training
Dr. Kelly Dorsey is the Manager of Clinical & Student Training at Child & Family Center, and she has over 15 years of experience providing mental health services. As a licensed psychologist, she specializes in providing therapy and conducting psychological assessments with children, teens, and families. In addition, she is passionate about training, and enjoys supporting others in their learning. Dr. Dorsey is trained and certified in various evidence-based practices. Some of these include: Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Managing and Adapting Practices, Crisis Oriented Recovery Services, Seeking Safety, and Motivational Interviewing.
Dr. Dorsey received a B.A. degree from the University of California, Irvine, majoring in psychology and political science. She continued her studies in clinical psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, earning an M.A. and Ph.D. Throughout her mental health career, she has specialized in working in community mental health settings. In her current role as Manager of Clinical & Student Training, she oversees and supervises graduate level students who are gaining clinical experience and working towards completing their degrees in the mental health field. In addition, Dr. Dorsey manages and supervises the psychological testing services provided at the Child & Family Center.